Prophecy News Watch - August 20, 2025
Around the World
US Considering Budapest for Putin–Zelenskyy Talks
The United States is considering organizing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, according to several U.S. sources familiar with the plan.
China to Unveil New Extra-Large Underwater Drones at September Military Parade
China is preparing to unveil powerful new underwater drones during a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Trump Moves Toward Trilateral Peace Talks With Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump announced Monday night that he has begun arranging a trilateral meeting between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine following high-level talks with European leaders at the White House.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In Pakistan, Kashmir, and Nepal
Desperate people searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods in Pakistan, neighboring India-administered Kashmir, and Nepal, which killed hundreds and displaced thousands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Moves Forward With Massive Reservist Mobilization Ahead of Gaza City Offensive
Israel is preparing to issue tens of thousands of emergency call-up orders to reservists beginning Wednesday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) finalize operational plans for a large-scale ground assault on Gaza City, defense officials confirmed.
Israeli Scientists Prepare First Human Trial of Lab-Grown Spinal Cord Implant
A groundbreaking medical experiment in Israel may soon give paralyzed patients the ability to walk again. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, working through biotech company Matricelf, are preparing to perform the world's first human transplant of a lab-grown spinal cord segment, following years of pioneering laboratory and animal studies.
Inside the United States
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Drag Show Ban at West Texas A&M
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a ban on student-run drag shows at West Texas A&M University, ruling that the school's president violated students' constitutional rights to free expression.
S&P Global Reaffirms U.S. Credit Rating, Says Trump Tariffs Cushion Deficit Impact
S&P Global Ratings said Monday it expects federal revenue from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policies to help offset weaker revenues caused by his recently enacted tax-and-spending package, maintaining the United States' long-term AA+ sovereign debt rating and short-term A-1+ rating.
US Considering Budapest for Putin–Zelenskyy Talks
The United States is considering organizing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, according to several U.S. sources familiar with the plan.
China to Unveil New Extra-Large Underwater Drones at September Military Parade
China is preparing to unveil powerful new underwater drones during a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Trump Moves Toward Trilateral Peace Talks With Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump announced Monday night that he has begun arranging a trilateral meeting between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine following high-level talks with European leaders at the White House.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In Pakistan, Kashmir, and Nepal
Desperate people searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods in Pakistan, neighboring India-administered Kashmir, and Nepal, which killed hundreds and displaced thousands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Moves Forward With Massive Reservist Mobilization Ahead of Gaza City Offensive
Israel is preparing to issue tens of thousands of emergency call-up orders to reservists beginning Wednesday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) finalize operational plans for a large-scale ground assault on Gaza City, defense officials confirmed.
Israeli Scientists Prepare First Human Trial of Lab-Grown Spinal Cord Implant
A groundbreaking medical experiment in Israel may soon give paralyzed patients the ability to walk again. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, working through biotech company Matricelf, are preparing to perform the world's first human transplant of a lab-grown spinal cord segment, following years of pioneering laboratory and animal studies.
Inside the United States
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Drag Show Ban at West Texas A&M
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a ban on student-run drag shows at West Texas A&M University, ruling that the school's president violated students' constitutional rights to free expression.
S&P Global Reaffirms U.S. Credit Rating, Says Trump Tariffs Cushion Deficit Impact
S&P Global Ratings said Monday it expects federal revenue from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policies to help offset weaker revenues caused by his recently enacted tax-and-spending package, maintaining the United States' long-term AA+ sovereign debt rating and short-term A-1+ rating.